St. James Cathedral Basilica

Welcome! We are the Cathedral parish of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn serving the communities of Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo and Vinegar Hill. 

We are a diverse community who together strive to celebrate our faith through Word, Prayer, Worship, Community and Service.

Hymn Texts for August 8th, 2020


Opening Hymn: The God of Abraham Praise

1. The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above.
The ancient of eternal days, and God of love.
The Lord, the great I AM, by earth and heav’n confessed
We bow and bless the sacred name for ever blest.

2. The Lord our God has sworn: I on that oath depend;
I shall, on eagle wings upborne, to heav’n ascend.
I shall behold God’s face, I shall God’s pow’r adore,
And sing the wonders of God’s grace for ever more.


Offertory Hymn: Precious Lord, Take My Hand

1. Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand,
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn.
Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light,
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

2. When meh way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near,
When my life is almost gone,
Hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall.
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

3. When the darkness appears and the night draws near,
and the days past and gone,
At the river I stand, guide my feet, hold my hand.
Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.


Communion Hymn: Amazing Grace

1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

2. ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed.

3. The Lord has promised good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures.


Recessional Hymn: O God Our Help in Ages Past

1. O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
and our eternal home.

2. Under the shadow of your throne
Your saints have dwelt secure;
Sufficient is your arm a lone,
And our defence is sure.